It's the 31st Anniversary of my birth.

Wow. It feels like we've been in a whirlwind the last few weeks. I can barely remember what went on the past 2 weekends. We'll skip last Friday because lets face it, I really don't remember that. Last Saturday Ryan went and played Ultimate Frisbee and me and Ben went on a play-date with his buds from the old daycare. We met at a park, it was quite chilly... but that didn't stop them from having a good time. We had a little bit of lunch and a small cupcake and they were off!
Sunday we celebrated Ben's birthday with our friends & Nana and Poppy and we had fun. Me, Ashley and Ryan made Elmo cupcakes for Ben since he loves him so much. We didn't ask for gifts so he just played with the two other little girls that came and pigged out on a cupcake and then was wired for a couple more hours that night! I guess that's from not having treats very often!Monday & Tuesday were both spent with a very good friends of mine, Heath Charter and his wife Emily and their 3 little ones. They needed to get away from the chill in Virginia and decided to come to GA and it was SOOOOOOOO fun to see them! I don't think we've seen each since they got married, which I guess was right around 6-7 year ago. We even lost touch for a little while, and just about a year ago were able to find each other through Facebook and reacquaint ourselves with them. Me and Ben took a half day from work and school Monday and went to the zoo with the Charters (weather was PERFECT!), this was Ben's first time back to the zoo since we went last February when he wasn't quite a year- so the concept of animals as living things now is totally different to him. He knows the names of a lot of the animals, so to actually see one in person in real life was I think a strange event for him. The elephants scared the crap out of him, including the teeny...tiny... statue of one I wanted to take a picture of him by did. BUT he still talked a lot about it after we left them! He saw the Pandas, the Komodo Dragon, lots of snakes and turtles, an Orangutan, kangaroos, sheep (at the petting zoo that he wouldn't DARE get near) and played a lot on the playground. He went down the twisty slide A LOT!!That night we got Ryan and met up with them at their hotel pool and Ryan and Ben went swimming (Indoor pool). Ben had a blast. He was even brave enough to jump off the side to daddy! He kept calling it a bath! Tuesday they came for dinner and we did a little shopping (!) and then they were off. It was so fun to spend time with them and we hope we can do it soon. Hopefully we can make a trip up their way soon!I feel like we had other stuff going on the rest of the week... just us being busy I guess and then this weekend (last night) we dropped Ben off and Nana & Poppy's for the night (the whole night!) and went to the Vortex for burgers with the Terry's, the Burkes, Geoff, Brandy, Clint and Jake. (Somehow I'm missing Jacob in this collage...) Afterward some of us went to see Alice in Wonderland in 3D. It was SOOOO good... but I've always had a secret love for that story and movie. I've always loved it... so I really enjoyed this one too. I hope they make another. Or... maybe not. Hmmm, something to think about. Anyway we got home pretty late went to sleep and slept in this morning and then went and got Ben. Then my dear lovely Ashley made me (and the rest of us) dinner and a birthday cake and everything was SO delicious! I am very grateful to her for that. This week she and I are going to see John Mayer in concert, scored free tickets from work again! YIPPEE! Hopefully things will settle down a bit, but March always tends to be a little maniacal.
Both my mom and my brother Greg had surgery this past Friday. Both seem to be doing fine. My brother Greg especially is adjusting to the change, I'll have to get permission first before I write a post about it- but I really want to, because it's been quite an upset for our family. My cousin in South Africa is quite ill, Ryan's sister Kelly is also having surgery this next week... we just feel very weighed down with stress and worry about our loved ones and their health. We have been praying fervently and appreciate any additional prayers on their behalf.
We are still in the midst of getting Ben's social security theft all figured out... haven't really heard much from ANYONE, I guess that's what happens. I had a Scentsy party at Ashley's house yesterday and did REALLY well thank goodness. (Another thing to add to the list of what we've been up to...) Anyway, I'd better get to bed. It's now WAY past my bedtime, stupid Daylight Savings... but Spring is just around the corner. Trees are starting to bloom and the earth is coming to life again! YAY!

I am a mother of a 2 year old.

It's Ben's birthday!!!! Happy Birthday my little dude! I wanted to remember what we did on your actual birthday since the celebration festivities wont be until the weekend. Let's see... today so far we woke up late. Mommy took the day off and stayed home with you, and Daddy called and woke Mommy up thank goodness, because you didn't make a peep! You had a waffle and some yogurt and watched Sesame Street on Mommy's bed while she got ready to go out for the day. Then after that we got your dressed in your handsome button-up shirt Uncle Clint got you for your birthday LAST YEAR (hee, hee) and jeans and cool shoes. It snowed yesterday, so it's COLD outside. We put your jacket on and then we drove to the Police Station in Roswell, where we filed a police report because some mean and dishonest person took your Social Security number and used it fraudulently. The police men that helped us were VERY nice, told you "Happy Birthday stud" and gave you high 5's! You saw a lot "fodder" (your word for fire, which any vehicle with lights on it is a fodder) or Police Cars while we were there and pointed them all out to momma. THEN we drove to the KinderCare where you used to stay during the day for about a year and a half while mommy worked. You were a little bit cautious of it there, you knew you recognized it but weren't sure why. Miss Shemia, the center director, held you for a little while and took you to one of your old teachers, but for some reason that really upset you and you began to cry and wanted to come back to momma. We saw some more of your old teachers and friends and the fish in the fish tank and then left and went to Mommy's work to say hi. Mommy's coworker Janice really wanted to see you, so we stopped in for just about 5 mins. Everyone told you how handsome you were and told you Happy Birthday and asked how old you are... you're one popular dude! You were VERY shy with some people, but very friendly with others. Your cheeks were bright red and you were starting to get pretty worn out from all that socializing! After we left there, you and Mommy went to head home and you put your hood on from your jacket and then you fell asleep in the car. It's nap time now...You're asleep on your tummy in the crib. A few hours later... After your nap you woke up, and very slowly I might add. You didn't eat any lunch for some reason- well just sweet potatoes, and then we had to leave. We went to your well child check up and you've grown so much! You even got to stand on the big boy scale today! You're now in the 25th Percentile, still pretty small for your age, but you're growing up! Doctor Greenwald said you're in good shape and told mommy lots of new things that you get to do now because you're in big boy status! You had only ONE shot and you did SO good. It hurt and you cried, but you got a sticker AND a Bugs Bunny band-aid. After the doctors you and mommy went home and you ate a snack and then you and mommy hung out by the front door for a little while and took silly pictures of your tongues. Daddy came home not to soon after that! You were SO excited to see him, so was Ally! We all ate dinner together, Taco Bake, and then we did an iChat with Grandma and Grandpa in St. George, UT and even though they live all the way across the country- you got to open a gift from them!!! SO COOL! You got MORE CARS! And cool ones too! You LOVE them already. You carried them around with you for the rest of the night. Mommy and daddy gave you a couple presents too, and because mommy was ill-prepared your gifts were wrapped in wedding wrapping paper, but you didn't care! Hey, at least they were wrapped kid! Daddy got you a tractor and mommy got you Elmo in Grouchland! You and daddy watched a little of it before bath time. Daddy gave you a bath and then we got you ready for bed. Man, you were POOPED by then- you basically put all of your new toys away and walked to your crib and started to climb in to go to sleep. Before you did that though we called and left a message for Aunt Clau who has the same birthday as you and sang to her! After prayers you fell fast asleep and quickly. What a fun and BUSY day! Your birthday celebrations this weekend will be lots of fun too, and the weather should be great!Here you are saying "CHEESE!" and literally cheesing it up! You're a silly monster.

Mommy and Daddy LOVE you Doodlebug. You are our sunshine in life. Never stop smiling and spreading love and happiness to those around you. I will miss your baby years, but look forward to seeing you grow in to a wonderful strong spirited boy that will become an incredible man one day.
Love- Momma and Daddy

Don't Forget to Lick the Spoon!

Check out Ashley and my new Recipe/Foodie Blog called "Don't Forget to Lick the Spoon"! This is going to be fun! There's only one post, but we'll be loading it up soon I'm sure! (There's a link to the left also for you to check back frequently, or become a follower!)

Yesterday, All My Troubles Seemed So Far Away...

Yesterday was a good day. I'm not sure if Ben isn't feel great, well, I'm pretty sure he's not- but either way he was SUPER mellow. He didn't cry I think once.. He slept a LONG time... he was happy and playful...over all just a lot happier than he has been lately. Ryan did the taxes and it turns out we're getting a decent return this year which will allow us to pay off some debt. It was also a good day because we got to go see Ryan's parents and Ben LOVES to see Nana and Poppy. Knows where the toys are and just loves to be there. And to top the day off we got to see my sister Delinda! She was down for a conference and we went to dinner with her. I miss her so much so I was so glad to be with and see her. We went to Uncle Julio's for dinner. YUM.
The only thing that was that when we got home from all of this fun, we had gotten an email saying our E-file was rejected for our tax return because someone used Ben's SSN# AGAIN for the second year in a row. Oh, don't you worry- they're going to hear it from us, and they WILL fix it. We'll probably have to end up changing his social because of all of this. It makes me incredibly furious. And now we'll have to mail our returns in, which means it'll take longer to get the money. BOO. Stupid jerks who stole my sons identity. KARMA people. KARMA.
I went to go get him to get ready for church this morning and at some point in the night he'd thrown up and had a messy, MESSY diaper. Poor guy... no fever or anything either. He's sleeping now. I love that little guy. We taught him in preparation for his birthday Wednesday to say "two" when we ask him how old he is. So cute. :)

It's been a rough road lately with our little toddler... Our almost two year old (1 week! Yikes!). He's definitely growing up, and although very fun and exciting- it can be MOST challenging as well. Look, I know I'm not the only one that's gone through this- but I am the only one that's gone through this with MY KID. However, I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO grateful for people who do know what it's like and how tidbits of suggestions and experiences to offer me. Which is why I say today I'm grateful for the Internet and sites like blogging and/or Facebook that allow me to correspond and chat with friends/acquaintances that are going through the same thing as me- or have been through it and tell me to buck up because it'll get better, or that it'll get worse! Depends on who you talk to I guess! Anyway, I guess I'm on the look out for some 2 year molars or something... but it's good to know that mommy's are going through this same thing as me right now and that I'm not alone. I tell you what, being a mommy of a toddler is NOT easy. But I sure do love that little booger. He cracks me up constantly... well, okay when he's not having tantrums and stuff. Sometimes those are funny too, especially when he's faking it.
I've decided the way I blow my nose is kind of embarrassing, not the way I do it- but the way it sounds. It's really loud and trumpety. TMI? Sorry.
I don't know if this ever happens to you, but I'm about 98% sure it does because it happens to me ALL the time. But some days at work, 5-6 of us will wear similar outfits or colors. Like today apparently is black and red day. I think it's kind of strange and coincidental. Do you think there's some kind of phenomenon behind that?
Last thing of note; It really annoys me when I think a banana isn't to the ripeness of my preference. I can usually judge when one is JUST RIGHT... but this morning- I judged wrong. And now my teeth feel all funky from it... and I can't go on eating it. Am I the only one with this issue too?

cheapskate

I love bargain shopping. I just bought a $59.99 jacket for Ben for next winter at JCPenny.com for $14.92 with shipping!!!! If you are looking to buy something from JC Penny online plug in Promo Code TEN4YOU and get $10 off! (Not sure how long that one will last, but it just worked for me!)
Got a pair of tennis shoes (size 9) for Ben that he'll wear... someday... but for just $2.47 just from digging through the clearance bin at Old Navy! I'm not afraid to get down on the floor in my work clothes to find these deals!
It's just so exhilarating to shove it to the man. :)

Ben Videos

In this video he's telling me all about the "no" which is snow of course. He points to me and says "hair!" and then he says "Jackey" for jacket, meaning it's on your hair and jacket!
This one is just him checking it out. He got scared to walk on it alone so I had to hold his hand.

This one you have to kind of turn up, it was a lot louder in person than on the video. But he was SUPER congested and you can hear it when he's breathing out. He was OUT!

Snowmagedon

This past week wasn't so bad. Thursday afternoon around 3:45pm the power in my building at work went out. Which is actually quite strange because there are literally 5-6 HUGE generators right outside the back of the building that kicked on right away. At about 4:15 my boss told me and 3 others to go home and then we found out right about the same time we were walking out it came back on. But lucky for us we didn't have to go back! So I went and got the dude and we had a little extra time together at home. He really wanted to watch Sesame Street on the computer. I love watching him watch it. And I love seeing how he learns from it. Well, it snowed yesterday! The daycare closed at 2pm (which that whole situation annoys me just thinking about it) and so I got to leave work early again. But they let people go home at 2:30 anyway. It's so funny to me, if it starts snowing they tell people to go home that early to avoid traffic. It took Ryan over an hour to get home and he left at 3. We got a good amount of snow too! It was quite lovely and stuck really quick and we probably got about 2-ish inches here at our house. Of course, with the way our property faces the sun- it all melted today even though across the street it's still covered. Silly sunshine- but I love you, so you don't have to go. Anyway I woke up before the boys did this morning- well kind of, Ryan had a bad headache and when he wakes up with one of those they make him throw up and that's actually what woke me and after nursing him back to sleep I couldn't sleep anymore so I went and sat on the front couch and looked outside at the sun coming up and the beautiful blue sky and pretty, fluffy soft snow everywhere. I took some photos too because it was just so pretty and not something that you see too often around here. I kept singing that song "All things bright and beautiful..." in my head while I was sitting there enjoying it.Ben waited patiently for us to eat breakfast (as seen above), after which we went outside to play for a LONG time and we played in the snow, made a snowman- who has already left us for a better place, and tried to get the heavy snow off Ryan's "favorite trees" on the side of our property. Some of the branches broke from the weight of the wet snow and he didn't want anymore to get injured. Ben loved the snow. He ate some for the first time even. I showed him how I could eat it and then he wanted as well. I think it must've felt good on those sore gums. He probably could have stayed out there much longer but his cheeks were getting too red and I'm pretty sure he's got another blasted cold- so it was time. After snow play, we brought Ben in for a warm bath and then thought for sure he'd be WIPED out for nap. Nope. He acted a few times like he was about to fall asleep- but he didn't. We did however let him "rest" for the same amount of time he would've napped. But bedtime couldn't have come any quicker tonight! He was grumpy by like 4pm! I have to remind US of patience when he gets like that! Note to self too: using the snot-sucking-bulb-thing while child is sleeping is A LOT easier and less of a battle!!!

We watched the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver last night with the Elton's. Man, junk food mania. Pizza, chili-cheese dip, and caramel popcorn (blech). None of us were super impressed by the opening ceremonies... there was one part where the whales looked like they were swimming on the ground and that was cool... but other than that I thought a lot of the segments could've ended quicker than they did. Anyway... I do love the Olympics. I particularly love the snowboarding events and the ski jumps and stuff. So I am excited for them. And we had a lovely time with 2 1/2 Elton's. :)
We really didn't do much of anything today. Neither of us felt great, both had headaches and like zero energy... too bad because my house is a MESS. Someday... someday I'll get it organized. I hope.

Best of 2009

Yup, I'm going to attempt to do this. The reason why I say "attempt" is because my memory has had better days. I'm sure there is SO much that I will miss that we did. But I will highlight some of our favorites (with Ryan's help of course) from last year. (Thank goodness for pictures to remind me!)

January

The Terry family was created (well there already was one obviously, but specifically Jacob and Ashley!)
Ben had his first trip to the ER with an ear infection that the doctor supposedly didn't see earlier in the day when I took him in! Poor little baby, but he got better and we got the cutest mini hospital gown out of it!

February

Ben's first swing experience, went to Knoxville, TN to see the Finney's and went to the zoo.

March

Ben turns 1 and Heather turned the big 3-0!!!

AprilBen walks!
Heather flew to UT to be with her BFF Andrea after the passing of her mother.

MayDeath Cab for Cutie Concert (awesome) and a field trip to the Georgia Guidestones

JuneA birthday for Ryan and a trip to UT, which we also visited Las Vegas (Ryan's first time)
Michael Jackson died. What? He was a ROCK ICON.
We had our 1 year Eternalversary (sealing anniversary)
The Atlanta Temple was closed for renovations

(skipping July... nothing out of the ordinary)

AugustJiznin (Sister Garrett) got home from her mission! YAY!
Went to the Red Bull Soap Box Derby- which was really fun

SeptemberWe went to Destin, FL to the lovely condo at the lovely beach.

OctoberSwitched Ben's daycare
Annual Pumpkin Patch visit
Ben went Trick-or-Treating for the first time! (although his second Halloween)

NovemberNo more Binky for Ben
New daycare... again
Heather starts selling Scentsy
Thanksgiving in Chicago with DJ! Drove through TN, KY, IN to get there! It was one totally fun trip!

DecemberHoliday festivities, but best of all Heather's parents visiting from UT for Christmas!

What a fun year we had! We got to visit FL, UT, NV, IL, IN, KY, TN, (drove through AL & AZ). Saw a lot of cool new places, and got to spend lots of time with our families. Good stuff. Here's to more fun in 2010!

I've decided that being a grown up is not all it's cracked up to be when you think you want to be one when you're a kid. When you're younger you dream of having a house, a baby or 2, a husband, your own car... all these wonderful symbols of "freedom". These things however, are not sources of "freedom". I mean, they're great- don't get me wrong. But freedom is not what I think of when I think of our mortgage payment, our car note, etc. These things are binding... that my friends, is not the definition of freedom.

Another part of growing up is the body getting older. And all the people that were youngish to you growing up getting older and older too. Like our parents. Our older brothers and sisters, or even younger siblings... them too! It's so weird to think that I as the youngest, will be 31 soon and my oldest sister is in her mid 40's! When did THAT happen! Right now on my side of the family we're all a mess. Well, mostly my parents and 3 oldest siblings. We've got anything from a recent car accident with broken ribs and a fractured arm (no other harm though thank goodness), to oxygen to kidney problems to paralyzed stomach to CFS... it's scary! And it's frustrating! There never seems to be a good answer for what is wrong. That's a whole other blog post for another time, or maybe never. Anyway, it's so hard for me to be so far away from them. I wish I could help, and want to- but feel SO helpless this far away. Prayers are the best far away remedy or show of love that I can think of. Other suggestions are welcomed. Maybe I should do some sort of Care Package or something...but shhh, don't tell them. Anyway, thank goodness for wellness week at work and a free massage yesterday. Too bad it was only 10 mins and not like 5 hours. Like my mom always says "I'll give you 2 hours to stop". That's my part of feeling old. My bones and joints don't move like they used to. I have a pinch in my shoulder blade that makes my right arm numb from being on a stupid computer all day long... but man I am so grateful to be alive and relatively healthy. I really want to stay that way. I just need to get more motivated to exercise and continue to try and eat right. But man, I love me some food. I mean, it's very obvious by the way I look (yes, I know I'm fluffy). In fact, I love it so much that (HERE'S A GIANT PLUG) me and Ashley are in the midst of creating a "foodie" blog where we will post recipes and other crafty creations. I will let you all know when it is up and running. Maybe something fun will come of it.

Anyway... focus Heather, focus. (another part of getting older... ) My point is kids... even with all this sometimes not-so-fun growing up to do, there is SO much fun that comes along with it too. I love that I get to see two of the best smiles in the world everyday from my boys. I love that we get to have the coolest little guy as our kid- and realize that even though at times it's the HARDEST thing EVER in the world it is such an honor and blessing too. I feel blessed we even have a house, I know that a lot of people would be envious of that. I am SOOOOOO grateful for my little CRV, because I love it. I love my car. I love the way it looks and how we feel as a family in it. SO much better than that nasty Neon I formerly drove... ugh... I am SO glad we were able to find someone who needed it. Not a kid friendly car (but so many fun memories!). I'm also very grateful for the fact that the older I get the more I realize who the important people are in our life and who we need and what kinds of people or things we could do with out. The older I get the less acquaintances I have, but the more BEST friends I have acquired. The ones I know that will be around for a LONG time are still with me after years and years and I appreciate that. They are no longer acquaintances, they are FRIENDS that really care what's going on.
I've thought a lot about what's happened in the last 13 years (YIKES!) since I graduated high school and how much changing I've done. I even listen to the same music I have this whole time differently. Lyrics to songs have a whole new meaning to me now then they did back when... but there are things that have stayed the same too. And really, I don't know about you all but I would've never pictured myself where I am in my life and what it's like to be what I thought would be like when I was a kid. (did that make sense?) It's not bad, it's just... life. One thing though I've realized, is that I need to lighten up a little. Have more fun. Laugh more. I used to all the time, and now that there is SO much more stress in my life I forget to. There is so much to be happy about and laugh at, even myself... no wait, MOSTLY myself. So remember that Heather, BE HAPPY. LAUGH. SMILE!

"I guess when it comes down to it Being grown up isn't half as fun as growing up These are the best days of our lives The only thing that matters is just following your heart And eventually you'll finally get it right."- The Ataris

Because you loved me...

Someone from General Mills must've read THIS BLOG ENTRY of mine. Because they finally did it. They did it, I think, because they love me. It's the Chex Mix that I love oh so much, only with out the crap in it that I don't love so much. (Okay, "Crap" is a harsh word, but now you know how I really feel about it!) And it's 100 calories which is even better! Thank you General Mills.
Love,
Your BFF Heather

Up-chuck a-rama!

So we just got done doing an iChat with my parents. We try to do it once a week so that they can see us and we can see them, but mostly so they can see Ben- let's be honest. Tonight when we did it, right toward the end I got him laughing pretty hard, and I've mentioned before that ever since he could laugh, if he does hard enough he gets the hiccups. Well... tonight he got them and got them so hard he threw up from laughing and hiccuping all at the same time- all while we were doing our chat! And ALMOST in my face! Ewwww! Ugh... sweet potatoes and mac & cheese... barfarama!!!! And then there's me, gagging from the stench and the site (and having to clean it up) and everyone's laughing but me- even Benny was laughing and all this time, my dad was RECORDING IT! That will be a priceless gem. Too bad there's all the mumbo-jumbo at the beginning!
Needless to say, we did a bath right away and then made sure we brushed teeth right after bath! I am so grateful for Fluoride Free toothpaste!

Our weekend was actually kind of tiring. We were really super busy! Friday night we went and hung out with our sickly Ashley. We took some sketti over and then played (and won) Super Mario Bros on the Wii! We beat GigaBowser! We had been really trying hard to beat him for a while, and we finally did it. Not sure how... but we did! Then Saturday Ryan ran to take care of some unfinished business and me and Ben hung out then after Ryan got back we went and picked my rings up from being cleaned and buffed and re coated and then went to lunch. Then I drove to Brittany to get my hair done, much over do! When I got home we went to the grocery store so we could make some dinner. We ended up making Fried Fish! Then we decided to fry some zucchini, and then Ryan thought let's see what else we can fry! So he tried one of Ben's goldfish! He was a fan. So we had fish and chips and watched "Up" and fell asleep. By the time we ate it was like ten... it was so late and we were so delirious and in the middle of it all my FAVORITE PITCHER from Crate and Barrel fell off the top of the fridge and broke. It was so sad. We got it as a wedding gift and it was seriously one of the coolest things I've ever owned. Ryan was mad too. :(
Anyway, Sunday was Stake Conference. It was the Regional one so all of the Southeast had the same broadcast and Pres Eyring was speaking, but not until the end and right as he started the satellite or whatever they used to transmit the broadcast went kaput. So we only got bits and pieces until finally the Stake Pres decided to send everyone home 15-20 mins early. I just have to note a couple of cute things Ben did while we were there; I swear it was like looking at Ryan for a minute or two. There was a young couple with a little boy just a couple months younger than Ben sitting behind us. Their little boy was quite talkative and outgoing and Ben is still pretty shy when he doesn't know the people he's around. He watched him VERY carefully and observed him, and would look at me, and then back at him. And I can't describe it but it was SO Ryan, facial expressions and all! Then later, there was a teenage girl sitting on the stage in the back and she was waving at him and he would kind of keep his head down and eyes up at her and discretely wave back to her with quick and short waves. It was SO cute! During one of the rest hymns while they were fixing the video he decided to go in the middle of the aisle and I let him since nothing much was going on and he stood and watched the chorister and started leading the music along with her! Then he'd run to me and snuggle his head in my lap and run back and do it some more. During the closing prayer, he was sitting on Jacob's lap. And Jacob told him to fold his arms and he did very reverently and he started to wiggle and move and look at Jacob and Jacob kept his head down and shook it like "shhh" and Ben just sat there a little longer quietly with his arms folded. It was adorable. He loves those guys!
That afternoon Ryan got a bee in his bustle and decided we needed to clean out the garage because the Christmas stuff needed to go up- so why not do it all at once. Ben decided that he didn't want to take a nap, but hung out in his crib and talked to himself and pointed to the pictures on the wall and to the picture of Jesus on his dresser. I took him some books to read and shut the door and peeked in on him and he was doing the motions to The Wheels on the Bus and pretending to rub his eyes for the "Wah! Wah! Wah!" part of the story! I love watching him when he doesn't know I am.
THEN... I made dinner and chatted with Clint who came over after church stuff and then everyone came over for dinner- sans the Terry's. Poor Ashley got sicker that night. Ben had a friend (his size) to play with, the Hutchison's came and so he and Hallie had a ball together! They even took a bath together and he just watched her as she had a ball splashing around and playing all of his toys! Afterward, when I pulled him out he kept saying "Hallie, bah! Hallie, bah!" like "Mom! Hallie and I took a bath and it was fun!" Of course, I have blackmail photos! Too cute not to! But I'm a little weirded to post them online, now if this was a private blog I might. Hallie is a pretty girl! I think Ben has a crush! Ben has also discovered (unfortunately) that he can climb up the wooden stool we have. It was behind the couch, and he'd climb up and giggle at Geoff and then Geoff would grab him down and he'd run back and do it all over again. Seriously, thank goodness for good friends who humor our kid! His smile and laugh though are pretty convincing! He looked kind of like a regular sized person up there behind that couch!We had a good weekend though. Very busy but lots of fun. I made Chicken Enchiladas for dinner and will be posting about the recipe next. Seriously, T.D.F. (To Die For!)